Protheroe Avenue is in Pen-Y-Fai, Bridgend and in Bridgend district. CF31 4LU is located in the Pen-y-fai electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bridgend. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Protheroe Avenue, Pen-y-fai, Bridgend, CF31 4LU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF31 4LX, CF31 4LT, CF31 4LY, CF31 4DU, CF31 4LZ, CF31 4BU, CF31 4BT, CF31 4NA, CF31 4NH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CF31 4LU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.3% | 53% | 1.7% | 51.0% | 2.0% |
| Male | 48.7% | 47% | -1.7% | 49.0% | -2.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of CF31 4LU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.3% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 19% | 23.1% | 4.1% | 37.9% | -14.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 65.8% | 60.3% | -5.5% | 44.2% | 16.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 6.2% | -1.4% | 9.1% | -2.9% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 8.5% | 2.2% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 53.8% | 58.2% | 4.4% | 48.4% | 9.8% |
| Good health | 30.4% | 26.7% | -3.7% | 33.6% | -6.9% |
| Fair health | 10.2% | 10.2% | 0.0% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 3.5% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 44.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.8% | 12.3% | -3.5% | 18.2% | -5.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.2% | 5.2% | -4.0% | 9.6% | -4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.8% | 9.1% | -6.7% | 13.4% | -4.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 2.9% | -1.8% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 22.3% | 13.8% | 16.9% | 5.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.4% | 44.7% | 2.3% | 33.8% | 10.9% |
| Other | 3.5% | 3.6% | 0.1% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.7% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 97.8% | 95.7% | -2.1% | 81.4% | 14.3% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 95.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.6% | 95.7% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.4% | 95.7% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 9.8% | -6.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.7% | 76.7% | 12.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 9.4% | 13.5% | -4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.2% | 37.2% | -7.0% |
| Christian | 63.1% | 46.2% | 16.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Protheroe Avenue was 50.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 18.6% higher than the Bryntirion, Laleston and Merthyr Mawr average. The most reported crime type was Public order.
Protheroe Avenue has the 7th highest crime rate of 17 local areas in Bryntirion, Laleston and Merthyr Mawr and the 232nd highest crime rate of 475 local areas in Bridgend .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 23.0%.
Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 63% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Protheroe Avenue, Bridgend, Bridgend Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2025-06-09 | £261,060 |
| 30 Protheroe Avenue, Bridgend, Bridgend Terraced, an established residential building | £132,000 | 2025-04-10 | £136,732 |
| 10 Protheroe Avenue, Bridgend, Bridgend Other, an established residential building | £4,500 | 2024-03-21 | £4,762 |
| 7 Protheroe Avenue, Bridgend, Bridgend Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2024-03-01 | £234,559 |
| 10A Protheroe Avenue, Bridgend, Bridgend Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2021-04-29 | £120,426 |
CF31 4LU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 111 |
| Retired | 86 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 34 |
| Education | 34 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penyfai C.I.W. Primary Heol Eglwys , Penyfai CF31 4LX | - not rated | 102 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Bryntirion Comprehensive School Merlin Crescent , Cefn Glas CF31 4QR | - not rated | 1,106 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Robert's Catholic Primary School Danylan , Aberkenfig CF32 9AB | - not rated | 1,197 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cefn Glas Infant School St Winifred's Road , Cefn Glas CF31 4PL | - not rated | 1,564 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Tondu Primary School Meadow Street , Aberkenfig CF32 9BE | - not rated | 1,793 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glanrhyd Coffee Shop | Glanrhyd Hospital Bridgend Road, Pen-y-fai | 821 yd | |
| Caswell Clinic | Glanrhyd Hospital Bridgend Road, Pen-y-fai | 821 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 2.9% |
| Median download speed | 28 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 27.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 5.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 8.35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.